Rin Chinese Restaurant
린중식당
About
Spacious casual Chinese restaurant near Hwagok Station known for generous portions and single-portion main dishes ideal for solo diners.
Situated along Hwagok-ro between Hwagok and Ujangsan stations, Rin offers dependable, unpretentious Chinese comfort food designed for casual solo dining and easy gatherings alike. The venue is spacious and tidy, accented with classic touches of red, and features ample free front parking—a rare perk along this busy Gangseo-gu corridor. Orders are placed smoothly via tabletop screens, setting a relaxed rhythm where diners can tuck into straightforward, generous portions. The kitchen leans on rich flavors and bountiful components. Seafood is an evident strength: the jjambbong arrives with broth built to cut through morning-after lethargy, piled so high with mussels that shelling them takes some time, while the chadol jjambbong bap buries the bowl under mounds of brisket and vegetables served with rice on the side. Even side bowls of broth served alongside the wok-tossed seafood fried rice arrive loaded with solid ingredients rather than thin soup. Noodle lovers gravitate toward the gan-jjajang, served with an ample, deeply savory black bean sauce packed with vegetables that leaves plenty extra for mixing with rice. For a lighter texture, the seafood samseon jjajang delivers heaps of ocean produce in a sauce that is notably less stiff than standard dry-fried variants, served in oversized bowls that allow diners to dip strands directly into the sauce. Rin also smartly accommodates solo guests and small groups by offering single-portion options for classic mains. Solo diners can sample crispy tangsuyuk, fiery-sweet kkanpunggi, or crackling yuringi dressed in a spicy, salty sauce without committing to sharing-sized platters. Balanced by everyday neighborhood pricing, straightforward soju and Chinese liquors, and a clean dining room, it provides a functional, welcoming stop for local office workers, families, and solo regulars craving honest wok cookery.
Menu
- Sweet and Sour Pork₩9,000
- Stir-fried Black Bean Noodles₩9,000
- Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup₩9,000
- Black Bean Noodles
- Samseon Jjajangmyeon₩11,000
- Jjajangmyeon₩6,500
- Platter Jajangmyeon₩11,000
- White Jjamppong₩11,000
- Mussel Jjamppong₩11,000
- Oyster Jjamppong₩14,000
Local tips
- Single-portion options for dishes like sweet and sour pork make it easy to order diverse dishes or dine solo.
- Order conveniently right from your seat using the tabletop tablet system.
- Free and spacious parking is available right in front of the building.
Details
- Hwagok Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:00–22:00
- Monday
- 11:00–22:00
- Tuesday
- 11:00–22:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00–22:00
- Thursday
- 11:00–22:00
- Friday
- 11:00–22:00
- Saturday
- 11:00–22:00